The only other option was to claim nothing at all but then I would have had to resign because I could not afford to live half my life in London or Cumbria without an allowance for one of them.

BBC: Statement in full: David Maclean

It is a sad moment, but today I have decided to resign from the National Union of Journalists.

BBC: Press reform: Media reaction to regulation deal

It is with enormous regret that I have decided to resign as controller of BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music and of Popular Music.

BBC: Lesley Douglas resignation letter

Clearly this makes my position impossible and I have no alternative than to resign from the government.

BBC: Short's resignation statement

Why have I been asked to resign?

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While I am proud of what we have accomplished, my decision to resign reflects my strong desire to see the Pac-12 officiating program continue to grow and thrive.

WSJ: Ed Rush Resigns as Pac-12's Head of Officials

Accordingly, I have shared my views with the Board and today informed them of my decision to resign as Chairman and a director, effective immediately, in order to explore all available options for my ownership stake.

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"I believe that a pope should have a term limit or be given the privilege to resign from office, if he can't do his various duties effectively anymore due to health reasons or old age, " he said.

CNN: February 12, 2013 -- Updated 2035 GMT (0435 HKT)

He said he was also prompted to resign as he "didn't get the support I'd hoped to have in last year's election" when he placed 13th out of the 14 successful candidates.

BBC: Charles Maitland resigns from Sark Chief Pleas